"Thinking Collaboratively is the definitive book on thinking and learning through collaboration. Presenting theory along with specific and effective principles of practice, it is a must-read for all who seek to improve learning and instruction within the new paradigm."

Paul Gorsky, The Open University of Israel

"Thinking Collaboratively describes new ways to conceive of and support thinking and learning in a changing education environment¿ways that ultimately allow learners to ¿flourish in our highly connected world.¿ D. Randy Garrison provides comprehensive, leading-edge insights on teaching and learning. This recent contribution is a must-read for all those engaged in the evolving world of education."

Dr. Martha Cleveland-Innes, Professor and Chair, Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University, Canada

"In this masterfully designed book, Randy Garrison has taken decades of his research, technology experimentations, model building, and instructor training programs and offers the reader with a new lens to think about the myriad theoretical and practical trends in education confronting each of us today. Fortunately, the realm of ''Thinking Collaboratively'' emerges through it all to provide a base from which to discover, discuss, and reflect upon this exciting new learning and work-related world we now find ourselves in."

Curtis J. Bonk, Professor, Instructional Systems Technology Department, Indiana University Bloomington, USA

"Thinking Collaboratively: Learning in A Community of Inquiry is a must-read for all those involved in teaching and learning at all educational levels"

Saouma BouJaoude, The International Review of Education - Journal of Lifelong Learning